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Museum housing exhibits relating to the first infantry regiment established in Canada.
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This is the first time I think I've ever visited a military museum, the whole experience was something special. When entering the building I was greeted by a kind man (I wish he told me his name), he told me about his love for history and gave me a tour of the jail's that they have. He even took a picture of me inside one to send to my girlfriend lol.
Once I started exploring the museum I was overwhelmed by how much information is packed into it. There's enough information to read for hours. If you're a WW1 or 2 Canadian military enthusiast, this is the place for you. I was in there for two hours and felt like I had only read maybe a third of the information that was displayed.
Overall it was a great experience from start to finish.
It's a free museum to, but they accept donations. Im sure after you venture through the entire museum, you'll more then likely leave a couple dollars. It's worth it.
Oh and I will add that this is on an actual military base, as you drive through it to get to the museum it's kinda weird. Almost like "what would happen if I make a wrong turn here" vibe lol. Follow the signs and you'll be fine.
Once I started exploring the museum I was overwhelmed by how much information is packed into it. There's enough information to read for hours. If you're a WW1 or 2 Canadian military enthusiast, this is the place for you. I was in there for two hours and felt like I had only read maybe a third of the information that was displayed.
Overall it was a great experience from start to finish.
It's a free museum to, but they accept donations. Im sure after you venture through the entire museum, you'll more then likely leave a couple dollars. It's worth it.
Oh and I will add that this is on an actual military base, as you drive through it to get to the museum it's kinda weird. Almost like "what would happen if I make a wrong turn here" vibe lol. Follow the signs and you'll be fine.
Great museum. Plenty of parking, free to enter. Is located on an active military base. Has a small gift shop.
Excellent displays and a large collection. The staff are very helpful. I look forward to returning for another visit
We visited the museum on a Friday afternoon. The volunteer guide was great and there was a ton to see and read. It would take a couple of hours to read and digest all of the information available on the displays. I especially liked the interactive displays that help bring some deeper understanding of the soldiers experience in war time. Unfortunately the trench display wasn’t functioning at the time of our visit but aside from that it was a great experience. The museum is free, though donations are welcome (and I encourage you to do so). Plenty of parking is available on site as well.
I LOVED this museum. It's been a while since l visited and it has changed. The exhibits were comprehensive, interesting and very informative.
I attended during Doors Open and took advantage of the free entrance fee. I wish l had more time so l will have to return.
Highly recommend this military museum.
I attended during Doors Open and took advantage of the free entrance fee. I wish l had more time so l will have to return.
Highly recommend this military museum.
Educational and informative. This place goes into a lot of detail with each artifact they have here on display. If you’re into military history. This is definitely worth checking out. As a cigar smoker, I was impressed they had a cigar from 1885. I will return again.
Very neat (and free!) museum with a surprisingly comprehensive exhibit on Canadian military history, spanning its entire second floor. It was quite well maintained. My only criticism would be that the exhibition description is very much one-sided and could have benefitted from critical reflections, especially on topics relating to Indigenous people (e.g., Louis Riel) and the efficacy of UN peacekeeping efforts. Do check out the original jail cells on the first floor and walk around the beautiful grounds (but note that it is still an active military location).
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